A little girl visiting a zoo in North Carolina just had an unforgettable encounter with a baboon that she might wish to forget—at least, the baboon definitely made his feelings known in the most revolting way possible. If this child decides to steer clear of zoos forever, we can hardly blame her.
In a video captured by her dad at Tiger World in Rockwell, North Carolina, the baboon’s irritation escalated rapidly. Within moments of the girl’s arrival, the baboon was already showing signs of distress. After a classic display that any parent would recognize as “I’ve had enough of this nonsense,” the baboon resorted to picking up a piece of its own poop and launching it at the child with impressive precision. Yep, you read that right.
The dad’s reaction is priceless—his audible gagging and exclamation of “Oh, no!” perfectly encapsulate what most of us would feel in that moment. The poor girl walks away, muttering, “Ew, I hate this place,” which seems remarkably calm considering the circumstances.
It’s worth pondering whether the baboon’s anger was sparked by the kids tossing things his way. A clear lesson here: encouraging children to throw objects at highly intelligent animals is likely not the best zoo activity. The baboon certainly tried to issue a warning before unleashing his “fecal fury,” but alas, the message went unheeded.
While zoos may seem like fun, they house wild creatures that likely share little enthusiasm for captivity—just like this baboon, who probably has some serious grievances about being caged up. In an email shared by the zoo’s founder, Lea Jaunakais, it’s emphasized that visitors should be aware of the animals’ behaviors and the potential consequences of agitating them. “We have multiple signs and staff reminders about what not to do,” she stated, probably wishing that dad had read those warnings before handing his child a projectile.
So, dear parents, take note: when visiting a zoo, it might be wise to refrain from encouraging your kids to provoke the animals. Trust us; no one wants a diaper blow-out moment involving baboon poop.
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Summary
A little girl’s trip to a North Carolina zoo took a wild turn when a baboon retaliated against her and her friends for throwing things, resulting in a memorable (and gross) experience. The dad filming the incident hilariously struggled with the aftermath, while the baboon’s frustrations served as a reminder that wild animals aren’t here for our amusement.